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SUMMARY:Fuel on the Fire Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Fuel on Fire is a live pitch competition designed to empower Black-owned\, for-profit businesses in Kent County with capital\, expert support\, and visibility. \nSeven dynamic entrepreneurs will take the stage to pitch their growth plans to a panel of Black business leaders\, investors\, and industry experts—plus a live audience that helps crown the crowd favorite! \n💰 Why it matters:\nThis isn’t just about winning cash. It’s about fueling growth. Winners receive non-dilutive funding and hands-on professional support to help sharpen their financials\, strengthen legal strategies\, and unlock the next level of business success. \n🏆 Awards: \nGrand Award (Judges’ Choice): $5\,000 + expert business support \nDollar & a Hustle (Crowd Favorite): $1\,000 + expert business support \nJoin us for an inspiring evening of innovation\, competition\, and community as we celebrate the brilliance and resilience of local Black entrepreneurs. \nPitch Night (Live): \n\nLocation: Mercantile Bank 310 Leonard St NW Grand Rapids\, MI 49504\nDate: November 12th\, 2025\nTime: 5:00pm -8:00PM\n\nAudience votes to select Dollar and a Dream Award winner. \nEvent experience: \nArrive for networking\, stay for the live pitches\, cast your audience vote\, and celebrate the winners and finalists.
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LOCATION:Mercantile Bank\, 310 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fuel On Fire Pitch Competition
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SUMMARY:November GRABB & Go
DESCRIPTION:GRABB & GO: From Chaos to Control – “The Simple HR System Every Founder Needs”\nRunning a business is challenging enough — managing people shouldn’t add to the chaos. Join us for our next GRABB & GO session\, From Chaos to Control: The Simple HR System Every Founder Needs\, and learn how to build structure and confidence into your HR processes. \nFeaturing:Mark Tucker\, Founder of Altitude Partners\, will share practical strategies and systems that help small business owners and entrepreneurs streamline their HR operations\, strengthen compliance\, and create a thriving company culture. \nEvent Details:📅 Date: November 20th🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM💻 Location: Online – Join Virtually! 💰 Cost: Free to Join \nWhether you’re a startup founder or a growing small business\, this session will equip you with simple\, actionable tools to bring clarity and control to your HR approach. \nGRABB & Go’s are general meetings and workshops for Black entrepreneurs and business owners to provide them with current information and knowledge. These meetings cover a range of topics from entrepreneurial leaders about growing and sustaining their businesses. Through these meeting series\, entrepreneurs will receive information on best practices\, resources and strategies in everything from legal\, finances\, product development\, sales\, marketing\, capital raising. These workshops provide additional opportunities to learn and share what you know with your peers.
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/november25-grabb-go/
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SUMMARY:2025 GRABB Awards & Gala
DESCRIPTION:The evening of December 12th from 6:30pm-9:00pm. We are excited to present our Annual GRABB Gala & Awards Reception. The GRABB Gala & Awards is a one-of-a-kind\, event designed to recognize those contributing to the forward economic progress of our community and advance the work of Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses which aims to foster an economy that supports the revitalization of the Black community and expand opportunities for Black Businesses in the Greater Grand Rapids area by creating economic equity. \nThe GRABB Awards were created to recognize\, affirm and celebrate Black businesses\, individuals and community organizations that work hard to build up and make a difference in our community. \nWe are also celebrating another year of impact and transformation\, followed by recognizing this year’s award recipients and our Marcus Garvey Legacy Honoree. We will share what you\, as critical community members and supporters\, can do to ensure #TheShift continues! \n  \nPurchase Tickets: GRABB Gala 2025
URL:https://grabblocal.com/event/2025-grabb-awards-gala/
LOCATION:Morenas\, 4470 Breton Rd SE\, Kentwood\, MI\, 49508\, United States
CATEGORIES:GRABB Gala
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